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contribute

[kuhn-trib-yoot] / kənˈtrɪb yut /
VERB
donate, provide
Synonyms
STRONGEST
add commit devote give grant pony up share subsidize supply
STRONG
accord afford assign bequeath bestow confer dispense dower endow enrich furnish present proffer sacrifice subscribe tender will
WEAK
ante up bequest chip in come through dole out give away go Dutch hand out kick in pitch in sweeten the kitty
Antonyms
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hold keep take
STRONG
disagree receive refuse withhold
WEAK
counteract disapprove harm hurt neglect oppose shun subtract take away withdraw
VERB
be partly responsible for
Synonyms
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advance assist help lead strengthen support
STRONG
aid augment conduce fortify redound reinforce supplement tend uphold
WEAK
add to be conducive be instrumental do one's bit finger in the pie get in the act have a hand in put in two cents sit in on
Antonyms
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decrease hinder hurt stop
STRONG
injure subtract weaken
WEAK
counteract disapprove harm neglect oppose shun take take away withdraw withhold

Example Sentences

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You can contribute up to $7,000 to an IRA for tax year 2025, plus another $1,000 if you are 50 or older.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

As part of the healthcare funding boost, the union secured increases in the caps that companies contribute to the union’s healthcare plan to as high as $400,000 by 2028.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Under international law, the military is allowed to strike civilian power plants and other key infrastructure only if they contribute to a military operation and civilian harm is minimized.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

In addition, newly formed neurons had difficulty reaching the hippocampus, where they normally contribute to memory formation.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

Anyone in this room can contribute to the discussion.

From "Dear Martin" by Nic Stone